St. Benedict School

At St Benedict School, we nurture every child's individual gifts with a rigorous and challenging educational experience.
With its low faculty/student ratio and neighborhood emphasis, St. Benedict is a safe, family-oriented and community-involved school.
St. Benedict students academic achievement significantly exceed that of comparable public schools, at a much more affordable cost than comparable private schools.
As a K-8 school, students avoid the jarring transition to middle school from a typical K-5 program; St.
Benedict School truly prepares students for success in high school and beyond.
We emphasize community both within our school and with the outside world.
Within the school, each student belongs to a "family," each of which includes a student from each grade.
Students are involved with an array of social service activities, and have international contacts as well.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked WA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,030
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Benedict School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
St. Benedict School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • School Motto: Grounded in Values, Growing in Knowledge
  • At St Benedict School, we nurture every child's individual gifts with a rigorous and challenging educational experience. With its low faculty/student ratio and neighborhood emphasis, St. Benedict is a safe, family-oriented and community-involved school. St. Benedict students academic achievement significantly exceed that of comparable public schools, at a much more affordable cost than comparable private schools. As a K-8 school, students avoid the jarring transition to middle school from a typical K-5 program; St. Benedict School truly prepares students for success in high school and beyond. We emphasize community both within our school and with the outside world. Within the school, each student belongs to a "family," each of which includes a student from each grade. Students are involved with an array of social service activities, and have international contacts as well.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Benedict School cost?
St. Benedict School's tuition is approximately $10,030 for private students.
What is St. Benedict School's ranking?
St. Benedict School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Benedict School?
The application deadline for St. Benedict School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Benedict School located?
St. Benedict School is located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Wallingford.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked WA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,030
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Seattle, WA is $21,312 for elementary schools and $24,695 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Seattle, WA is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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